CVE-2005-2507 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Mac OS X Directory Services during authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2507?
CVE-2005-2507 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server, published on 19 Aug 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Directory Services in Mac OS X 10.3.9 and 10.4.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during authentication.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2507?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2507?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2507 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-2507 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2507 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8x9-4hxm-7hq9.